Abstract / Synopsis

The present study compares aspects of parent-child communication, parent-child nurturance, and family
members involvement in drug abuse between drug abusers and non-drug abusers. Sample for the stud), were
191 drug abusers who were undergoing rehabilitation treatment at ('lUr Government Serenti Centres, and 191
non-drug abusers living in Kuala Lumpur. Two special instruments namely Communication and Parent-Child
Interaction Rating Scales were used in this study. The study found significant differences between drug
abusers and non-drug abusers in parent-child nurturance, parent-child communication, and family members
involvement in drug abuse. Findings from this study have implications for drug abuse programmes in this
country specifically those related to nurturance and parent-child communication, and parent behaviour
model for children.